SRINAGAR, Feb 2: Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore town on Sunday lodged an FIR against a fraudster while five unauthorised dental laboratories were sealed in Pulwama town.
Officials said police in Sopore town acted swiftly against fraudulent activity by filing a case against Basharat Mehraj Shah, also known as Basharat Molvi.
He is accused of tricking Mehraj Ahmad Sheikh into paying a Rs 25,000 bribe, promising to secure the release of Sheikh’s phone, which had been seized by law enforcement agencies for analysis.
An FIR has been registered at police station Dangiwacha under the applicable legal provisions and the investigation has been started.
Police have also issued an advisory to the public asking them to remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities. Citizens are cautioned not to fall victim to scams and fraudulent schemes, which can lead to financial losses and other serious consequences. (Agencies)
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